IEC/IEEE 82079-1 Pre-Audit Form | Technical Documentation Inquiry

IEC/IEEE 82079-1 Pre-Audit & Gap Analysis

(Compliance Audit of Technical Documentation / User Manuals)

Do you want to ensure that your user information, manuals, or online help systems meet the strict international requirements of IEC/IEEE 82079-1? In order to minimize liability risks and optimize the clarity of your documents, we conduct a structured Pre-Audit (Gap Analysis) of your Technical Documentation beforehand.

During this analysis, we cross-reference your existing instructions and editorial processes with the official standard requirements. Please fill out the following form so we can calculate the exact scope for your Pre-Audit.

1. Company Details & Scope of Review

Company Name *

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Contact Person (First & Last Name) *

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VAT ID / Tax ID *

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For what type of product should the documentation be reviewed? *

In how many languages is the manual typically provided? *

What format does the documentation mainly have? *

2. Current Status of Technical Editing

How is your technical documentation currently created? *

We create the manuals internally (without trained Technical Writers).

We have our own specialized department for Technical Writing.

The documentation is created by an external service provider.

Are standardized authoring tools already in use? *

No (creation is primarily done in MS Word / InDesign).

Yes, we use an XML authoring system (CCMS) or Component Content Management System.

Timeline & Objectives: When should the documentation be ready for standard-compliant deployment? *

Within the next 3 months (e.g., due to an upcoming product launch)

Within the next 6 months

Within the next 12 months

No fixed date yet

3. Documents & Supporting Evidence

Please upload initial available documents or drafts below so we can estimate the audit effort. All data will be treated strictly confidential.

Tip: You can select multiple files at once or upload a compressed ZIP archive.

Current User Manual / Handbook — Max. 5 files

The main document to be reviewed (preferably in German or English).

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Safety Instructions & Warnings — Max. 2 files

If available separately: safety chapters, supplementary sheets, or labeling drafts.

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Target Group Analysis & Source Material — Max. 5 files

Documents on target group definitions, requirement specifications, or technical specifications on which the manual is based.

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Internal Style Guide / Editorial Guidelines — Max. 2 files

If available: requirements regarding terminology, corporate design, or translation guidelines.

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Additional Supporting Documents — Max. 5 files

Feedback logs, translation examples, or graphics that could be useful for the analytical process.

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4. Process and Next Steps

1. Quotation & Commissioning: You will receive a tailor-made quotation for conducting the IEC/IEEE 82079-1 gap analysis. Upon approval, we will send you the corresponding order invoice.

2. Payment Receipt & Audit Launch: Following payment receipt and delivery of your documentation, we will immediately begin the document review and schedule the audit review meeting with you.

3. Document Review & Digital Remote Audit: We analyze your manuals online in deep detail regarding structure, phrasing, warning messages, legibility, and visual elements. Afterwards, we conduct a structured video interview with your technical authors/editors.

4. Detailed Status Report: You will receive a profound evaluation report (Delta Report) clearly mapping out which requirements of IEC/IEEE 82079-1 are already fulfilled and where optimizations (e.g., in text-image coordination, signal word concepts, or comprehensibility) are strictly needed.

5. Support Towards Compliance (Optional): Upon request, we can actively support you in revising the documents, setting up a standard-compliant editorial guide, or training your team specifically on the standard.

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IEC/IEEE 82079-1 Pre-Audit & Gap Analysis

1. Company Details & Scope of Review

2. Current Status of Technical Editing

3. Documents & Supporting Evidence

4. Process and Next Steps

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IEC/IEEE 82079-1 Pre-Audit & Gap Analysis

1. Company Details & Scope of Review

2. Current Status of Technical Editing

3. Documents & Supporting Evidence

4. Process and Next Steps

Scope

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